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VMO8B TIL that we are living through the 6th mass extinction of species in Earth's history, the HOLOCENE EXTINCTION. There have been 5 mass extinctions previously, including the one that killed the dinosaurs. The Holocene extinction or Anthropocene extinction, is a complete result of human activity.
ZpDMa TIL that after a Dr Seuss cartoon featured a Flit insecticide sprayer, he landed an endorsement deal with the company for 17 years, which allowed Seuss and his family to get through The Great Depression.
b69lQ TIL that Canada had a nuclear arsenal until 1984.
aXlZ TIL there are ~ 2 million children under slave labor in the chocolate industry.
dYWr TIL that at least 3 of the astronauts were still alive after the Challenger Shuttle exploded.